Assistant Football Coach (Defensive Backs)

About the role

Position Purpose: The Defensive Backs Coach supports the educational mission of Aurora University by providing leadership, organization, and administration of all aspects of the Football program.

Responsibilities

• Manages and administers all aspects of the Football program, including recruiting and coaching student-athletes, scheduling varsity and junior varsity contests, developing and managing the operating budget, and coordinating team travel.
• Supervises assigned Assistant Coach(es) to ensure compliance with applicable rules, policies, and procedures; provides orientation, training, and guidance; conducts performance evaluations.
• Understands and follows NCAA and conference rules and regulations; reports any alleged violations of conference or institutional rules.
• Keeps informed of contemporary trends, tactics, techniques, and strategies in coaching; develops a coaching philosophy and implements it.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates practice sessions; communicates expectations, praise, and corrective feedback clearly and constructively.
• Develops effective game plans; prepares the team physically, mentally, and emotionally for competition; maintains high expectations for team athletic success.
• Instructs student-athletes on academic achievement expectations and monitors their academic progress.
• Instructs student-athletes on social responsibility and works to develop well-rounded student-athletes.
• Instructs student-athletes on standards of proper conduct, both in and out of the athletic arena, and collaborates with the Vice President for Athletics to sanction those who do not meet the set standard.
• Instructs student-athletes on safety standards; monitors the condition of equipment and facilities and reports items in need of repair or maintenance.
• Recruits and retains quality student-athletes; works with the Vice President for Athletics and the Office of Admission to meet target squad size and recruitment goals.
• Assists student-athletes and their parents in understanding educational programs, opportunities at Aurora University, and NCAA Division III recruitment rules.
• Oversees selection, purchase, and maintenance of team equipment, including uniforms, athletic equipment, and supplies.
• Implements, coordinates, and directs community service opportunities.
• Prepares end-of-season reports and assistant coach evaluations; schedules and completes an end-of-year review meeting with the Vice President for Athletics.
• Maintains records and statistics of team and individual performances; utilizes the Sports Information Director for archival support.
• Maintains self-control and poise; provides an example of sportsmanlike conduct for team members, officials, opponents, and spectators.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with alumni and interested segments of the university and community.
• Attends athletic department meetings, university community meetings, and functions.
• Supports the Football program by carrying out assigned responsibilities.
• Handles confidential information with tact and discretion.
• Drives university or rental vehicles as needed for away contests.
• Performs special and/or additional duties as required by the Vice President for Athletics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of four or more years of relevant experience.

Skills

• Organizational skills and understanding of compliance standards and regulations.
• Experience supervising staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a wide range of constituents: student-athletes, parents, coaches, media, alumni, administrators, support staff, campus community, and the community at-large.
• Ability to set and achieve or exceed goals and meet deadlines; strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• General computer knowledge.
• Strong knowledge of athletics.
• Ability to interact verbally in person, over telephone, and via written and electronic media.
• Ability to move about campus and other locations.
• Evening and weekend availability required.
• Flexibility with an evolving work environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move about campus and other locations.

Special Requirements

• A valid driver’s license and driving record that meets institutional requirements.
• Requires travel between campus locations or to attend off-site meetings.

Benefits

Benefit-eligible positions offer excellent benefits including health, dental, life, vision, long-term disability insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA, and tuition remission. AU also supports continuous learning through professional development opportunities.

Pay

The pay range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted amount the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The final pay rate will not be below the lowest pay rate listed in the range.